The History of Our Flag

Traces the physical and symbolic transformations of the flag of the United States from the Spanish flag of Columbus to the present form of the stars and stripes. Includes such early flags as the British Meteor, the Union Flag, the original "Betsy Ross" flag, and the Confederate flag. Follows the Stars and Stripes through its changes, from 1777 through the War of 1812 and the Civil War, to the statehood of Hawaii. Concludes with the Pledge of Allegiance., Traces the physical and symbolic transformations of the flag of the United States from the Spanish flag of Columbus to the present form of the stars and stripes. Includes such early flags as the British Meteor, the Union Flag, the original "Betsy Ross" flag, and the Confederate flag. Follows the Stars and Stripes through its changes, from 1777 through the War of 1812 and the Civil War, to the statehood of Hawaii. Concludes with the Pledge of Allegiance.